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If you’re looking at buying a home, beware – lenders are going to scrutinize much more ...
Alyssa Kleven

Why you might find it difficult to buy a home in Seattle

There are a couple of reasons why buyers are finding it tough to buy a home and one of those reasons is people can't afford a down payment.
14 years ago
Hunger’s Chef de Cuisine Josh Slaughter says pig is his favorite whole animal to work with. (...
Jamie Griswold

Hunger butchering in-house to bring unique cuts to your table

Hunger in Fremont is working out a new way to give you every tasty morsel of your favorite meat.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Rally for immigration reform to be held in Seattle on Wednesday

There will be rallies across the country Wednesday in support of major immigration reform plans being put together in Congress. Those attending are hoping to speed up the debate with their action.
14 years ago
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Kim Shepard

WSU President donates $10,000 to find beating suspects

After a professor was left in critical condition by a beating late last month, the president of Washington State University has put up some of his own money to find the assailants.
14 years ago
The Patriots are an all-volunteer jet stunt team. Their pilots do this in their spare time, for fun...
Chris Sullivan

The Patriots are not the Blue Angels, get over it

Now that the sadness over the Blue Angels canceling their trip to Seafair is wearing-off, it's time to start thinking about who is coming to fly over Lake Washington. What is the Patriots Jet Team, and what does it do?
14 years ago
In this March 22 photo, Paul Dean, fire chief in Hoquiam stands in the garage where the city’...
Jamie Griswold

Retired firefighter defends right to benefits

A former firefighter is speaking out for the retired firefighters receiving benefits described as "lavish" in a recent Associated Press report.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Rafters found safe after boats overturn on Skykomish River

Snohomish County dive and rescue teams retrieved several people from the Skykomish River Tuesday afternoon after reports two rafts overturned.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Emergency road repairs may cause delays on NB I-5 near Stanwood

I-5 north near Stanwood is down to just one lane for emergency road repairs.
14 years ago
Women who had three to six drinks per week were found to have nearly a 50 percent lower mortality r...
Kim Shepard

Study: Alcohol has no impact on breast cancer survival

Studies that linked alcohol to higher risks of breast cancer may only be telling part of the story.
14 years ago
Louisville guard Peyton Siva reacts to defeating Michigan to win the NCAA Division I National Champ...
Chris Sullivan

Story more than Seattle kid makes good; Peyton Siva leads Louisville to NCAA title

Peyton Siva saved his best for last, scoring 14 of his 18 points in the second half as Louisville feverishly erased a 12-point deficit.
14 years ago
Mayor Mike McGinn is working with Seafair and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce to put the plan toget...
Alyssa Kleven

Following cancellation of Family 4th at Lake Union, mayor plans Seattle fireworks show

It seemed Seattle wouldn't get its traditional Independence Day fireworks show - until now.
14 years ago
Due to mandatory federal spending cuts, many shows by the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron h...
MyNorthwest.com

Seafair confirms: Blue Angels cancel Seattle appearance

After weeks of speculation and looming budget cuts, Seafair has confirmed the Blue Angels will not be a part of the Boeing Air Show in 2013.
14 years ago
A day after the announcement that billionaire Ron Burkle won’t be part of the deal to build a...
KIRO Radio Staff

Developer joins Kings investment bid; billionaire pulls out

A day after the announcement that billionaire Ron Burkle won't be part of the deal to build a new sports arena and keep the Kings in Sacramento, another California investor has said he's jumping in.
14 years ago
Campaign manager Randy Pepple says it was all a process of closing the account, which was the large...
Chris Sullivan

Long after election was lost, McKenna campaign kept spending

Most unsuccessful political campaigns in Washington close their accounts right after the election, but Rob McKenna's campaign continued spending well into the new year.
14 years ago
Seattle Police Chief John Diaz announced his retirement Monday. Asked to describe his career in one...
Brandi Kruse

Seattle police chief to retire after 33 years with department

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz joined the department at the age of 23. Asked to describe his career in one word, he called it "amazing."
14 years ago
Silas Potter, a former Seattle School District official at the center of an embezzlement scheme, ha...
KIRO Radio Staff

Accused Seattle schools embezzler pleads guilty to theft

The former Seattle School District official at the center of an embezzlement scheme has pleaded guilty to 36 counts of theft.
14 years ago
Jamie Griswold

King County prosecutor says Washington not serious about drunk driving crimes

Is six years enough prison time for taking a life when you're drunk behind the wheel? A 25-year-old Tacoma man accused of killing a woman in a head-on collision on SR520 while driving under the influence may serve a sentence some say is too short.
14 years ago
Paul McCartney’s Seattle stop on his “Out There” tour will be the first major con...
Stephanie Klein

Paul McCartney to play summer concert at Safeco Field

Sir Paul McCartney is coming to Seattle.
14 years ago
Jordan Hanssen, Adam Kreek, Markus Pukonen and Patrick Fleming arrive safely in Puerto Rico. (Image...
Jamie Griswold

Seattle captain and crew safe after boat capsizes in transatlantic row

A Seattle man captaining a boat that overturned as he and his team attempted a record-setting row across the Atlantic said the team was just hitting their stride when a couple steep waves brought their journey to an abrupt end.
14 years ago
Seattle Police Chief John Diaz has officially announced his retirement. (AP Photo/File)...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz announces retirement

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz has officially announced his retirement.
14 years ago
Rainfall records were set Sunday in Seattle and Olympia for the date. (AP Photo/file)...
Jamie Griswold

Seattle’s April showers breaking records

Rainfall records were set Sunday in Seattle and Olympia.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Argument over apartment parking leaves one man dead, three arrested

An argument over parking ended with one man dead and three others jailed in Lakewood.
14 years ago
If you drive a certain section of I-5, you might not notice the unassuming, small SUV parked along ...
Tim Haeck

Automated speed cameras on I-5 at Centralia go live Monday

If you drive a certain section of I-5, you might not notice the unassuming, small SUV parked along the shoulder, but you'd better pay attention to the work zone. Otherwise, it will cost you. The SUV is a speed camera car.
14 years ago
Potter, 60, is accused in a 42-count complaint of running a scheme that awarded contracts to firms ...
KIRO Radio Staff

Former Seattle Public Schools official back in jail

The former Seattle Public Schools official accused of cheating the district out of $250,000, missed a court appearance last month, leading to a warrant for his arrest. Now Silas Potter, Jr. is back behind bars.
14 years ago